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Southampton appeal rejected as Middlesbrough reach play-off final

Southampton have lost their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final following the recent spying scandal. An EFL arbitration panel upheld the initial decision to remove the club from the play-offs, meaning Middlesbrough will now replace them to face Hull City at Wembley this Saturday, with a lucrative spot in the Premier League at stake.

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Hull City v Millwall - Sky Bet Championship

Hull owner demands Premier League promotion after spying scandal

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has sensationally called for his club to be granted automatic promotion to the Premier League following the disqualification of Southampton from the Championship play-off final. The Tigers were originally scheduled to face the Saints at Wembley, but a spying scandal has thrown the post-season into unprecedented chaos, resulting in a showdown against Middlesbrough being scheduled.

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Wrexham star wants play-off restart after Saints ban

Wrexham forward Josh Windass has hit out at the EFL's decision to maintain the current play-off structure following the shock expulsion of Southampton. The Red Dragons star believes the entire bracket should be reset, an outcome that would see the Hollywood-owned club handed a surprise lifeline in their quest for top-flight football.

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Spygate! Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final

Southampton have been dramatically expelled from the Championship play-off final following a major disciplinary investigation into illicit training ground espionage. The South Coast club have also been handed a four-point deduction for the 2026-27 season, paving the way for Middlesbrough to face Hull City at Wembley for a lucrative spot in the Premier League.

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EFL could demand Southampton intern's bank records amid 'spying' probe

Southampton and a staff member may be forced to hand over private phone and bank records as the English Football League intensifies its investigation into allegations of spying on Middlesbrough’s training. With a crucial disciplinary hearing looming before the Championship play-off final on May 23, the Saints face the risk of a historic sporting sanction including potential exclusion from the final.

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Southampton v Middlesbrough - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg

Ayling drops case vs Harwood-Bellis amid Saints 'spying' row

Middlesbrough defender Luke Ayling has formally informed the Football Association that he will not proceed with his discrimination allegation against Southampton captain Taylor Harwood-Bellis. The alleged incident happened during Tuesday's fiery play-off clash, adding extreme tension to a fixture already overshadowed by an ongoing 'Spygate' investigation into illicit training ground surveillance.

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Southampton charged after controversial 'spying' mission

Southampton find themselves at the centre of a major storm following allegations of a clandestine spying mission directed at Middlesbrough. The English Football League has took swift action after Boro officials reportedly discovered an individual secretly filming their private tactical preparations ahead of a crucial promotion showdown.

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'Completely gutted' - Reynolds reacts after Wrexham play-off failure

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has voiced his heartbreak after the club's pursuit of a historic fourth consecutive promotion came to a dramatic end on the final day of the Championship season. The Red Dragons were unable to secure the victory they needed to book their place in the play-offs, leaving the Hollywood star to reflect on a rollercoaster campaign.

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Ipswich Town v Queens Park Rangers - Sky Bet Championship

Ipswich promoted as Wrexham suffer play-off heartbreak

Ipswich Town have completed their swift return to the Premier League after a dominant final-day victory over QPR sparked wild celebrations at Portman Road. While the Tractor Boys toasted a second-place finish, there was only misery for Hollywood-owned Wrexham, whose late charge for a play-off spot ended in a devastating stalemate.

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Wrexham AFC v Portsmouth - Sky Bet Championship

Will Wrexham check other results? Stance in play-off chase

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed he will be closely monitoring rival scores as the Red Dragons hunt a historic fourth consecutive promotion to reach the Premier League. The Hollywood-owned club faces a decisive final-day showdown against Middlesbrough, with their top-six fate hanging in the balance against rivals Hull City and Derby County.

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Spurs up next? Most shocking relegations in EPL history

If they didn't know it beforehand, then Sunday's north London derby seemingly confirmed one thing for those watching on as Tottenham succumbed to Arsenal: Spurs are in a relegation battle. Igor Tudor was supposed to deliver a new-manager bounce after replacing Thomas Frank, but his side looked severely lacking in quality and, perhaps more importantly, belief as they went down 4-1 to the Gunners to leave themselves just four points above the drop zone with 11 matches to play.

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